Little Yellow Dog, Long Goodby

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to their occupations. By the end of their journeys, both characters feel that defying the law can be the only way of achieving true justice.
Marlowe and Rawlins both experience immense physical challenges. At one point in The Little Yellow Dog, Rawlins finds himself mixed up in a murder case. The police suspect Easy to be withholding information simply because he is black. He is escorted through the basement of the Hollywood Police Station, where it is described as “thirty or so men living in cages underground. Like livestock waiting for some further shame to be laid on them. Like sharecroppers or slaves living in shanty shacks on the edge of a plantation.” (Mosely 148). Rawlins is appalled by the brutality that surrounds him. “Terrible isn’t it, Mr. Rawlins” (Mosely 152) the captain asks Easy, “yes it is” (Mosely 152) he replies, for he knows the entire reason for him to be escorted through is “a setup” (Mosely 154). It is obvious to Easy that the police are attempting ...

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the good of society, and their own health and family life. While Easy enters a new life as a parent, he attempts to leave behind his past of crime and injustice. He looks out for, and only wants the best for his children. Easy says, “the board of education didn’t pay much in way of salary, but my kids had medical insurance, and I was living a life I could be proud of.” (Mosely 11-12). Easy feels that he must not tell his family about his recent interactions with crime. “I staggered across the floor with Feather and slumped down on the couch. I buried my head in Feather’s chest, too sad to even cry. Bonnie came to hold us, and so did my son. My lungs were burning and my throat ...

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